Statement re Peter Jovanovich

Pearson PLC
09 December 2003




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9TH DECEMBER 2003

Statement re Peter Jovanovich

Pearson, the international media company, announces that Peter Jovanovich, Chief
Executive of Pearson Education, will take a leave of absence from the business
for a few months on medical advice.

During this period, Pearson Education's divisional presidents will report to
Marjorie Scardino, Pearson's Chief Executive.

Marjorie Scardino said:

"Peter has been wrestling with a recurring pulmonary disorder for some time. His
doctors now believe he needs a period of rest to aid his recovery. Peter fully
intends to return to work as soon as possible. We will continue to be in touch
with him and make sure he is focused only on a speedy recovery, while our strong
team of education executives continues to run the business to the high standards
they are all used to."

Ends

For further information

Luke Swanson / Charlotte Elston Pearson + 44 (0) 20 7010 2310




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